The end of daylight saving time gives everyone an extra hour to sleep, but what many drivers in Montana don't know is that the end of DST can have as much of a negative impact on road safety as does the beginning. Studies have shown there to be an increase in fatal...
Missoula Personal Injury Blog
Catastrophic crashes occur when truckers are drowsy
You may make every effort to make sure you are safe on the road. You wear your seat belt, and make sure your family does too. Your vehicle is equipped with working air bags and you follow all the rules of the road. Unfortunately, even the safest of drivers in the...
Don’t jump to settle a case because it avoids conflict
If you’ve been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another, then you need to brace yourself. If you haven’t already, then pretty soon you might be inundated with settlement offers from insurance companies, negligent driver, and/or truck companies,...
How to prove medical malpractice
In a Montana medical malpractice suit, there are four elements necessary to prove that the medical professional was negligent. After you have shown that the doctor owed you a duty of care and acted unreasonably, you must show that you were injured and that the doctor...
Mistaken diagnoses may hurt patients
Montana residents may rely on their doctors and other medical professionals to diagnose and treat illnesses as they arise, but they may also have good reason to be concerned about mistakes. Every year, around 12 million people across the country are affected by...
Do you work on a railroad in Montana?
Maybe you're one of many adults Montana who loved trains as a child. Perhaps, you always hoped that trains would still be part of your life when you grew up. If you got a job on a railroad, you might have felt like all your childhood dreams had come true. Railroad...
The process of determining fault in multi-car crashes
Residents of Montana probably know about the legal concept of negligence, which comes into play in motor vehicle crashes. It can be hard to determine who was negligent in a crash, especially when it involves three or more vehicles. Below is a brief outline of what the...
Psoriatic arthritis diagnosis often delayed for years
An estimated 30 to 40% of psoriasis patients in Montana and across the United States also develop a secondary condition known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that causes painful inflammation in the joints, tendons and ligaments. Unfortunately,...
When it comes to driving, one distraction can lead to another
Drivers in Montana might believe that using hands-free cellphones while driving cuts down in distracted driving behavior, but data analyzed and released by Lytx, a company specializing in analyzing data and providing safety solutions for driving fleets in the...
AAA study highlights the limitations of hi-tech safety systems
Dealer showrooms in Montana and around the country are filled with cars that boast an impressive array of safety features, but some of the most advanced automobile technology could actually be contributing to accidents according to a study conducted recently by the...
